Vanessa Gera
Warsaw,Poland
Summary
Energetic and experienced journalist with 23 years of experience reporting from Poland and the larger Central Europe region. Highly focused on accuracy and producing stories that are interesting and engaging. Works well with other colleagues to produce the best news packages possible. Experience with teaching.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
News Correspondent
Associated Press
Warsaw, Vienna, Berlin, Rome
04.2004 - Current
- Covered a wide range of political and cultural stories, including the death of Pope John Paul II, the continued legacy of the Holocaust in Poland and efforts of the frontline NATO nation to help Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022
- Covered democratic backsliding in Poland, a nation once viewed as a model of democratic transition, showing how a populist government eroded the independence of courts, targeted minorities, used powerful spyware and suppressed historical truth in successful effort to cement power. Also covered the 2023 election that stopped the democratic erosion.
- Reported and edited on temporary assignments in Italy, Germany, Egypt, Iraq and elsewhere, and edited remotely for stories reported from around the world.
News Writing Instructor
Collegium Civitas
Warsaw, Poland
10.2017 - 02.2018
English Teacher
German American Institute
Germany
01.1996 - 01.2000
- I taught English as a second language in Germany, including at the German American Institute in Tübingen and at the Technical University in Reutlingen.
Italian Teacher
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, United States
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Taught Italian as a second language at the University of Tennessee.
Education
Master of Arts - Modern European History
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee12.2021
Master of Science - Foreign Language Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee08.1994
Skills
- News Writing
- Story Editing
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Teaching English and Journalism
- Foreign Language Proficiency
Languages
English
Native language
Italian
Proficient
C2
German
Advanced
C1
Polish
Advanced
C1
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
News Writing Instructor
Collegium Civitas
10.2017 - 02.2018
News Correspondent
Associated Press
04.2004 - Current
English Teacher
German American Institute
01.1996 - 01.2000
Italian Teacher
University of Tennessee
01.1995 - 01.1996
Master of Arts - Modern European History
University of Tennessee
Master of Science - Foreign Language Education
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Tennessee